The work of CLC in Papua New Guinea started in 1959. Maurice and June Thomas from New Zealand pioneered the work under the guidance of CLC Australia.
The first bookshop, in Port Moresby, was located at their home, which was known as ‘HAUS THOMAS’. During this time, they continued to have book tables in churches, at public gatherings and in the markets. At the same time, work was in progress on the new bookshop building in the Boroko area. Boroko centre was just a road that passed between a few shops scattered on either side of the street.
In 1961, CLC started trading in Boroko, and Harold and Adrienne Hinton managed the bookshop. While they were in Bokoro, the Hintons planted an Okari tree and, years later, the street was named Okari Street!
Forever Grateful, CLC 75
Based on material first published in a 75th anniversary magazine, you will find stories from the 75 years of CLC. There are stories of God’s faithfulness and miracles, of people coming to faith and special ‘forever grateful’ moments.